Lovely video folks...love the BOT, nice flying, nice camera work too. One more reason I wish I'd emigrated to NZ 40 years ago when I was young, had the desire... and could afford it!
Great video Bruce, it good see you all enjoying spring weather and the girls ripping up the airfield . When did Tokoroa Airfield become Air force base? Awesome! LOL :-)
thanks for posting. this old model is a soarer, obviously. the high aspect ratio, polyhedral wing, large wing area, low wing loading and short tail boom define this model's performance envelope. cheers
We have the same transmitter 😁 - cheapest programmable Spektrum transmitter for people who spend all their money on their models... Love the new outro as well Bruce ;)
Stephanie Kent can’t argue with that ahah. Beautiful glider as well btw, I was wondering what motor and prop is in it since Flite Test revealed that they are only sold as pure gliders without motors. Happy flying!
The BOT and Stephanie, a class act.
aw so sweet thank you x
Now or never, so help me God? Someone is tuning into Pilot Robert and Capt Blaz. Nice video. And beautiful NZ weather!
Ahh! the good old days soar birdies,big birdies,transmitters with no programming.Months building.I miss it.Thanks
yes... wonderful early days... my how times have changed :)
Peaceful, restful and beautiful to watch
To quote Mr Punch "that's the way to do it"
glad you enjoyed :)
Lovely video folks...love the BOT, nice flying, nice camera work too. One more reason I wish I'd emigrated to NZ 40 years ago when I was young, had the desire... and could afford it!
great video thank you all for being so cool and fun and helping ...great ending Bruce love the jet!!!
It's always a fun day when you join us at the field Stephanie.
aw thank you Bruce :)
Fabulous, Stephanie! You've done well.
4 years later and Ive only just seen this comment... thank you.... shes still flying great :) x
I absolutely love that plane! :-) Slope soaring it along the bluffs in Carlsbad California is nearing perfection.
I love slope soaring thats where I learned all my flying .:)
yes california has some epic sites :)
That was magical! beautifully done!
thank you... yes it was a blue ribbon day ...glad you enjoyed :)
Very envious here! They are a really classic design that was pushing the limits back then...and it flyer really well too...Laurie
yes Laurie ....it was ahead of its time in the day...and still is a good performer. :)
Great video Bruce, it good see you all enjoying spring weather and the girls ripping up the airfield . When did Tokoroa Airfield become Air force base? Awesome! LOL :-)
Steph you rock!
thank you x
thanks for posting. this old model is a soarer, obviously. the high aspect ratio, polyhedral wing, large wing area, low wing loading and short tail boom define this model's performance envelope. cheers
yes it is a high performance model indeed or it was in its day , but still a good bird even by today's standards . :)
I'm building one now from a 35 year old kit that I bought when I was young!
that will be so cool yes :)
You can still buy this kit today :)
www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1053/
yes thats the same company but mine is not a 3 piece wing , its a two piece and no fiberglass on mine its a wooden fuselage cheers.
Someday I'm going to get one of those! Beautiful Flyers! Congratulations Stephanie!
thank you hon...it was a very special day for me... they are so relaxing and graceful .....just like me lol
Nice Landing Stephanie....
cheers x
excellent flight Steph ...and down in one piece ,more than i can manage most of the time lol ...
thank you David... yes it was a relief, but she is so lovely to fly I need not have worried , glad you enjoyed and thank you again.
'And the crowd goes wild!' -
Looks like she give you all a lesson in flying
Stevie Wonder could give *us* all a lesson in flying :-)
hehe x
I love the look of the Bird of Time and a great landing to by Steph, kinda puts Ron's landings to shame....
thank you x
Beautiful bird!
glad you liked hon yes she is a lady :)
lovely landing well done gal
thank you hon appreciate your comment :)
We have the same transmitter 😁 - cheapest programmable Spektrum transmitter for people who spend all their money on their models...
Love the new outro as well Bruce ;)
I dont spend all my money on models I have many interests :) but yes I here ya :)
Stephanie Kent can’t argue with that ahah. Beautiful glider as well btw, I was wondering what motor and prop is in it since Flite Test revealed that they are only sold as pure gliders without motors. Happy flying!
oh will check tomorrow I cant remember off hand lol :)
When I heard the voice..."Stephanie" is packing wood! LMAO!
Looks like my first glider power by a COX 049 :)
good old days yes :)
Dave Thornburg, the BoT designer, would be proud!
yes it has stood the test of time for sure.
I've read that these are excellent gliders. Didn't the Flight Test guys have one a while back? They really liked it.
yes I think they did ...they are a good ship and soar beautifully even for a novice :)
Yes, I love the silhouette.
wordreet they had an ARF version. Unless she re-covered one of those, this one would be a scratch built kit.
I was told it was an over the counter mode by Dynaflight...its beautifully made and strong.
Has that F14 got clearance to do a cross stripe fly-by ?
tom cruise lives here lol
Jesus Christ that jet at the made me shit my pants lol
She is a better flyer then the guys good job!
your a sweetie I will keep you on :)
Thermals go down if you're down under, right?
Yes, we are constantly seeking out patches of sink in order to remain airborne!
haha sometimes yes :)
lol
Ron needs his own channel or at least a segment on this channel.
ERD Epoch Ron does have his own channel. I forget what it is called, but search and you will find it.
Here's Ron's channel: ua-cam.com/channels/lKefSLayxA-FO2ZKX0e83g.html
Al Ale Ron!
That was cool but I was exspecting ducted fan jets
soon baby soon I do have one :)
4:45 XD
Hi Stephanie, i am building one BOT for me from balsa wood!
needs the brake set
done hon :)
Lovely plane, I have the ARF reissue and its a tank
oh ok yes ive heard that hmmm:)
i have a vid on mine and its weight is just under 4 lbs vs 2.5 for the kit version without motor
ok yes mine weighs about the same, will check your vid i may have seen it :)
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Great bird mate just needs some fpv 🦅
Team fail safe 🤯
YES IT WOULD BE GOOD TO SOAR WITH THE HAWKS CLOSE UP AS I SOMETIMES DO :) CAPS LOCK WHO CARES?
Agree 🙂